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A New "Creative" Campus in Rennes

Un nouveau campus « créatif » à Rennes

The private higher education group Icônes is investing €33 million to construct a new 16,000-square-meter "creative campus" in the EuroRennes district of Rennes, France. Scheduled to open in 2027, the complex will feature three buildings designed by architect Philippe Dubus, including a new home for the ESMA 3D animation school, a 300-studio student residence, and coworking spaces dedicated to creative startups.

This expansion highlights the growing demand for specialized private arts education and the development of regional creative hubs in France. By integrating academic facilities with student housing and professional coworking spaces, the project aims to foster a self-contained ecosystem for the next generation of digital artists and designers, further solidifying Rennes' position as a center for the creative industries.